Summit Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 Knoxville, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Summit Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Knoxville, TN with 277 units reporting 58% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $330/month on average.
277
total units
58%
occupancy
$330
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 Locust St, Knoxville, TN 37902 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,772/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,140/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Summit Towers
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 201 Locust St, Knoxville; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$330/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Knoxville | 0.8 km |
| The Vista at Summit Hill LIHTC | Knoxville | 0.8 km |
| Vista at Summit Hill PB Section 8 | Knoxville | 0.8 km |
| First Creek at Austin I LIHTC | Knoxville | 1.7 km |
| Five Points Phase I Elderly LIHTC | Knoxville | 1.7 km |
| Five Points 1 Lp - Mf (309) PB Section 8 | Knoxville | 2 km |
| Five Points 2 Lp - Mf (338) PB Section 8 | Knoxville | 2 km |
| Five Points Phase 2 LIHTC | Knoxville | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Summit Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Summit Towers?
Residents report average rents near $330/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Summit Towers?
Contact the management office at 201 Locust St in Knoxville. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.